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Whatchadoin Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Backshifting
I thought you were really good when it comes/came to women.
Should the third verb, or I don't know what you call it, be backshifted in cases like the above? Thanks.
Should the third verb, or I don't know what you call it, be backshifted in cases like the above? Thanks.
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Logically, comes is correct. Backshifting happens a lot in English, and came makes perfectly good sense to many ears.
- Logically, comes is correct.
- Backshifting happens a lot in English, and came makes perfectly good sense to many ears.
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Logically, comes is correct. Backshifting happens a lot in English, and came makes perfectly good sense to many ears.
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If you are talking only about the past, e.g., years ago, then use came. If you are questioning a person’s ability, backshifting is optional.
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